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MSU Extension of Midland County and cooperating parent educators sponsor the Parent’s Corner. Send submissions to Midland County MSU Extension Educator Lisa Treiber at 220 W. Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640.
Food Safety Q & A. MSU Extension offers a weekly 30-minute informational program about food safety topics. A short presentation will be shared focusing on the featured topic, leaving plenty of time for Q & A. The next session is “Open Sesame and Food Allergens.” Join in on this quick free presentation at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/FallQandA2022/
Safe Food = Healthy Kids. MSU Extension offers a free three-hour online training for childcare providers called Safe Food = Healthy Kids (SFHK). The next program will be 6-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. Learn the best practices for food safety to keep the children in your care safe. Food safety education topics discussed in the class include proper cleaning and sanitizing, cooking, storing food as well as personal hygiene and more. SFHK is an approved training for Great Start to Quality, providing annual training hours. The class is facilitated by MSU Extension Food Safety Educators. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/SFHKSummerFall22/
Wealth Building Webinar. Michigan State University Extension will be offering a free webinar, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 to share information about wealth building. Participants will focus on creating a plan for savings, growing their savings and what savings products are available. They will also discuss investing, evaluating risks, goal setting, different types of investments and tips on finding a financial advisor. Come spend 60 minutes to help increase your financial awareness. There is no charge for this webinar. Pre-registration is required; to register, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/ click on the link “online classes” to see this course as well as other options that might be of interest. One day prior to the webinar, participants will receive an email with the Zoom link. Contact information for MSU’s Technical Support will also be provided. Registration for this class closes at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 28.
Story Hour. Come spend an hour learning about nature at Chippewa Nature Center. Youth ages 3-5 are invited with an adult, to hear a story, do crafts and other age-appropriate activities. Story Hour takes place 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.
Creative Kids: Printmaking. Creative 360 offers a unique arts experience for children ages 5-10. Students will make art, move their bodies, get messy, make new friends and explore all aspects of creativity. Pre-register at least two days prior to the session by calling 989-837-1885 or visit www.becreative360.org. Printmaking is offered4:15-5:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Cost is $15 per session.
The Michigan MOMsemble. Creative 360 presents a musical romp through the funny, and the frustrating moments of parenting, especially relating to the holidays. Come enjoy the high-spirited merriment of The Michigan MOMsemble, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 this holiday season. Cost is $12 prepay or $17 at the door. For more information, call Creative 360 at 989-837-1885 or visit www.becreative360.org.
Polar Pals. Creative 360 offers a lighted painting canvas event, 2-4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 during Holly Jolly Days weekend. Participants don’t need an artistic bone in their body. Creative 360 will provide the materials, template and instructions for everyone to paint their own version of the featured project, including a strand of 10-mini lights. All ages are welcome, children under 10 with a caregiver. Pre-register by calling 989-837-1885 or visit www.becreative360.org. Cost is $35.
Nature Art Show & Sale. Chippewa Nature Center will be hosting their Nature Art Show & Sale at 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3. There will be nature photography, painting and woodcarving on display and for sale. Come enjoy the work of talented artists and bring your holiday shopping list to shop for that perfect gift.
Homestead Holiday Traditions. Enjoy a quiet afternoon exploring the Homestead Farm and experience holiday customs from the 1870s, at 1-2 p.m. Dec. 4. Gather around the outside fire pit and learn how many holiday traditions started with Chippewa Nature Center’s historical interpreter. There will be time at the end of the program to create a holiday craft. Meet at the Homestead Farm. This program is designed for ages 5 and up, under 18 with an adult.
Nature Play! It’s time to play outdoors at Chippewa Nature Center. Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone. Come 2-4 p.m. Dec. 4, make new friends and enjoy an afternoon outdoors. Caregivers must remain with children during this program. This program is designed for ages 2-10, under 18 with an adult.
Creative Minds: Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers. Celebrating the beauty of nature through painting brought joy and peace to Vincent Van Gogh. Taking inspiration from his style of swirling colors and brush strokes, participants will create their own cheerful flowers using acrylic, watercolor and oil pastels on canvas. This session takes place 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Creative 360. Cost is $30. Pre-register by calling 989-837-1885 or visit www.becreative360.org.
Make a Spending Plan Work for You. Michigan State University Extension will be offering a free webinar, 12-1 p.m. Dec. 7 to discuss the benefits of a spending plan, identify the difference between needs and wants, and highlight the importance of an emergency fund. Pre-registration is required before Dec. 6. Visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/ click on the link “online classes” to see this course as well as other options that might be of interest. One day prior to the webinar, participants will receive an email with the Zoom link. Contact information for MSU’s Technical Support will also be provided.
Surviving & Thriving on a Fixed Income. Michigan State University Extension will be offering a free webinar, 12-1 p.m. Dec. 8, to discuss tools to manage financial resources, planning for the unexpected, tips to increase income and spend less, setting goals and getting ahead. Pre-registration is required before Dec. 7. Visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/ click on the link “online classes” to see this course as well as other options that might be of interest. One day prior to the webinar, participants will receive an email with the Zoom link. Contact information for MSU’s Technical Support will also be provided.
Creative Kids: Dot Painting. Creative 360 offers a unique arts experience for children ages 5-10. Students will make art, move their bodies, get messy, make new friends and explore all aspects of creativity. Pre-register at least two days prior to the session by calling 989-837-1885 or visit www.becreative360.org. Dot Painting is offered 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Dec. Cost is $15 per session.
ServSafe®. Working at a concession stand, wanting to offer a soup supper or other food activity for your organization? MSU Extension offers this national food safety certification program. The class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including nonprofit organizations. MSU Extension offers an eight-hour ServSafe training and exam proctoring. Proctoring of the ServSafe Manager Certification Exam is also available by appointment for those who have been previously certified. Contact Lisa Treiber [email protected] for more information or visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/servsafe/events to find a nearby session.
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